  Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1552 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.164.127 |
http://www.detroitriverfront.o rg/index.asp?news=32&item=347& site=5 | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1364 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Just in case you are too busy to click the link... Scheduled for completion by year-end are the following: o Two plazas and pavilions — at Rivard Street and Gabriel Richard Park — will be complete. They will offer exciting features including water gardens and fountains, a carousel, interpretive markers and innovative night lighting, along with amenities such as restrooms, concessions and rentals. o Two miles of continuous, uninterrupted RiverWalk should be operational, from the Renaissance Center to Mt. Elliott Park. Additionally, portions of the RiverWalk also will be open at the Civic Center into Hart Plaza. The basic thread of the design for the RiverWalk pathway will be an average of 62 feet in width, with two paths — one for pedestrian traffic, and one for wheeled traffic, such as cycling and rollerblading. Generous native landscaping will be incorporated into the walk’s design. o The walkway will vary in look and feel along the river, based on the shoreline, existing structures and conditions. o The Bates Street platform construction will be complete, and work will have commenced on the RiverWalk that will cross the platform. o The Dequindre Cut greenway, a pedestrian pathway that will extend from the riverfront to nearby neighborhoods, will extend north about a mile from the RiverWalk into the neighborhoods of the city. This rails-to-trails transformation will allow the opportunity to access the riverfront without crossing major streets. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring with completion by end of 2006. o The remaining two silos located on the riverfront are scheduled to be demolished, paving the way for development. Already, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is aggressively marketing several parcels along the riverfront. o Construction also will begin on the Port Authority terminal. o Construction is anticipated to begin on the next phase of the Tri-Centennial State Park & Harbor focusing on sustainable environmental elements late in 2006. o With the half-mile of RiverWalk now open behind the GM Renaissance Center, along with the Civic Center walk, programming will be launched, connecting to the many activities held annually along the riverfront. “We are excited about the enormous amount of activity that we have planned this year,” Nelson said. “We are looking forward to completion of construction of a transformed riverfront with access to all.” | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1554 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.164.127 |
Thank you Dabirch | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 861 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 141.216.1.4 |
Funny how after the switch to the new server this thread has taken a completely different direction. just to stir tings up. Thanks alot Dabirch, thanks for saving me the 2 seconds it would take for clicking on MG's link. lol | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1365 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Shut up you b*tch. | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 863 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 141.216.1.4 |
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Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 190 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.58.36.2 |
Now that's Good Humor You're Learning Ha | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1556 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.164.127 |
Stop trying to keep up with me. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1367 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Aim high...aim high. Kind of like Detroit should not strive to be Chicago, but rather try to be a really good Memphis or something. | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 865 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 141.216.1.4 |
Good and Memphis in the same sentence. Isn't that an oxymoron? | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1414 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.250.205.35 |
Dabirch, you are funny. I actually *was* too lazy to read everything at the link. | ||
Sfdet Member Username: Sfdet Post Number: 72 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 160.83.73.15 |
will someone please explain why they had the groundbreaking ceremony for the port authority terminal about 1.5 years ago, yet they're not planning to start construction until sometime later this year? as i recall, the politicians were saying during the ceremony that the terminal would be completed before the 2005 major league baseball all-star game. is the answer to my question the same as why they had the book-cadillac re-hab groundbreaking ceremony nearly 3 years ago? | ||
Mpow Member Username: Mpow Post Number: 169 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 200.65.7.227 |
looks like our mass transportation wishes are coming true through bikes. build more trails and we will have bicycle freeways throughout the city.. | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 325 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 35.11.210.161 |
This was posted on urbanplanet in response to a question about terminal progress
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Sfdet Member Username: Sfdet Post Number: 73 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.109.166.237 |
thanks, eric. that's very informative stuff. it continues to frustrate me that so many michigan/detroit politicians insist on having groundbreaking ceremonies so far in advance of all required approvals/financing being in place. oh well. | ||
Michigansheik Member Username: Michigansheik Post Number: 84 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.242.214.54 |
speaking of groundbreakings, our transit center will be ready in 2008, so it seems a ground breaking ceremony occurs 3 years before the certificat of occupancy. 3 years to put up a tent? don't get me wrong though, i'm a big fan of the TC and hopefully we'll have a merged regional system then. | ||
Pjazz Member Username: Pjazz Post Number: 18 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.212.211.239 |
Unlike the book I beleive they do have most of the money for this. | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1412 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.61.197.206 |
Actually they have most of the money for the book. If you want to get technical... |
